The Alps and other mountain ranges in Europe have a lot more to offer than just ski holidays. As the snow recedes and spring turns to summer a verdant landscape is revealed, the green pastures backed by the majestic peaks which are simply awe inspiring. This is the alps in summer, so is it any wonder that many people who love the outdoor lifestyle are choosing to spend chalet holidays here?

More and more people come to the mountains to spend a week or two in one of the many chalets on offer. From there they can set out to enjoy whatever they like to do in the great outdoors, whether that is walking, fishing, mountain biking or just simply being there in this beautiful area of France. Imagine waking up each morning of your chalet holidays, opening the shutters and looking out across a breathtaking range of mountains, and then, having had breakfast on the balcony, you can either get out onto the golf course or simply sit there all morning as you take in the view from your chalet’s balcony.

If you are keen on the sport of cycling, then the alps is perfect for watching the Tour de France at first hand. The Tour visits the alps every year, so chalet holidays will enable you to see the spectacle for yourself. And after the race has passed, you can return to your chalets and watch the progress on television! There is, quite literally, something for everyone who takes chalet holidays in this region.

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Usually "summer fish" relate to what might be called or referred to as "gradual breaks". Once the intense "Summer Peak Activity" is over, the summary experience of many experienced Walleye fishing and lodge outfitters have both shown and demonstrated as well that that even the big fish relate to such gradual areas. But for the moment, the key areas are firm bottomed (rock, gravel, sand or clay) breaks that drop quickly into deep water. The best areas are typically part of large, relatively flat topped, shallow coastal bars or sunken islands. Large sunken islands (small islands seldom produce as good Walleye fishing results overall), seem to be more than especially productive , apparently it seems as they draw and attract roving ciscoes from the many directions , as opposed to shoreline bars which may well only draw them from one directions. Ciscoes, it seems, move through open water and appear to contact Walleye fish predominantly only when they contact the bar. In addition it has been observed and noted as well by experienced fishing lodge outfitters that some Walleyes may also drive ciscoes themselves into the open waters.



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A summer time gem set within quiet woodlands next to the valley’s golf course. Chalet Saphir is new with a striking design that catches the eye. The large feature windows maximize the views of the stunning mountain scenery and all 6 bedrooms have balconies or terraces to share in this pleasure. Children can play happily in the garden or dare to tackle the indoor climbing wall. Nearby, there are a number of easy trails along the river L’Arve that lead into Chamonix town or alternatively up to Argentiere. The chalet is ideally located to enjoy all the activities available in the valley or to simply indulge in the alpine summer sun.